Burnham-On-Sea Carnival and Bridgwater Carnival dates and information


2008 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival Guide

2008 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL INFORMATION:


'Wrath Of Neptune' from Masqueraders Carnival Club won the 2007 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2008 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival Start Time:
7.30pm on Monday November 10th, 2008

Carnival parking:
Get into Burnham early as many roads in the town close at 6.30pm. Best places for parking are the Oxford Street Car park [map] and the Somerfield's supermarket car park [map] although many side streets also have spaces.

Burnham-On-Sea 2008 Carnival Route:
Tesco's Roundabout > Love Lane > Manor Road > Victoria Street > High Street > Marine Drive > finishes opposite Holimarine Holiday Park, Marine Drive. See the route map.

Staying in the Burnham-On-Sea area during the Carnival?
Read our guide to the area's best hotels and accommodation.

Driving to the Burnham-On-Sea Carnival:
You can reach the Burnham-On-Sea Carnival from junction 22 of the M5 motorway. However, the B3140 from Edithmead to Burnham-On-Sea is closed during the carnival weekend for the carts to assemble. Traffic from the M5 travelling into Burnham will be diverted along Edithmead Lane, Stodden's Lane and Love Lane instead. You can then park at Oxford Street in Burnham-On-Sea or at the Somerfield's Supermarket car park on the seafront. NB: The A38 will be shut from 6.30pm on carnival day, from the Isleport roundabout in Highbridge to Moor Lane in Burnham.

Latest traffic news:
Click here for up-to-the-minute Somerset road traffic conditions.

Disabled parking permit for the Burnham-On-Sea Carnival:
Facilities are available for disabled visitors to view Burnham's carnival procession from the comfort of their own car. For the sum of £5.00 you can enjoy the event from the comfort of your own vehicle regardless of the weather conditions at the time.
To obtain a special parking permit please send a cheque/postal order for £5.00 made payable to 'Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Carnival Association' together with your full name and address (but please leave plenty of time for the pass to be sent back to you) to: Hon.Secretary, Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Carnival Association, 22 Abingdon Street, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PH.

Ambulance locations:
Click here for the location of ambulances along the Carnival route. Please note that the location may change if there is an operational reason to do so.


. BACKGROUND INFORMATION - BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:


Many thous
ands of people from all over Britain make the journey to this part of Somerset to watch the November carnivals. Watching dozens of dazzling illuminated floats parade through the streets is an amazing spectacle.

Over one hundred giant Carnival floats pass before your eyes, each one pulsating with music and aglow with the lights from thousands of coloured light bulbs, fantastically coloured costumes and special effects to create a magical evening of entertainment.

The origins of the carnival lie in Bridgwater where the inhabitants commemorated the date of Guy Fawkes' attempt in 1605 to blow up parliament with a parade. Bridgwater stages the first carnival of the series across Somserset.

Sedgemoor celebrations continue through the weekend with carnivals at North Petherton and Burnham-on-Sea / Highbridge with free firework displays, street entertainment, arts and special events. The Carnival also goes on to other locations around Somerset including Weston-Super-Mare.


. BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL ARCHIVE:


2006 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2006 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Results from the 2006 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Carnival fireworks on Burnham seafront

2005 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2005 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Results from the 2005 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Carnival fireworks on Burnham seafront attract big crowds

2004 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2004 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Results from the 2004 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Carnival fireworks on Burnham seafront attract big crowds

2003 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2003 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2003 Results
Photos of the 2003 Carnival Fireworks

2002 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2002 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2002 Results

CARNIVAL DISCUSSION
Chat about the Carnival in Burnham's discussion forums


. DATES FOR 2007 SOMERSET CARNIVALS: CARNIVAL CALENDAR

2007
9th November (Fri) 7:00pm
Bridgwater

10th November (Sat) 7:00pm
North Petherton

12th November (Mon) 7:30pm
Burnham-On-Sea / Highbridge

14th November (Wed) 7:30pm
Shepton Mallet

15th November (Thu) 7:15pm
Midsomer Norton

16th November (Fri) 7:30pm
Wells

17th November (Sat) 7.00pm
Glastonbury

19th November (Mon) 7:15pm
Weston-super-Mare

.BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL ACCOMMODATION

These featured accommodation providers are either on the route of the Burnham Carnival or within easy walking distance:


Dunstan House Inn

Situated on the Carnival route this Hotel is ideal location to watch the procession. Some rooms even overlook the route. It is also only a 5 min walk to the town centre and beach. Excellent home cooked meals served. Parking available. More...


Magnolia House B&B

This four star B&B is the first one you see coming into the town. It is in a prime location not only on the Carnival route but also only a 2 to 3 min walk to the shops and the beach. Parking is available. More...


Victoria Hotel

Victoria Hotel is in the heart of the town and many of the rooms overlook the Carnival route. It is situated at the end of the High Steet and the beach is only a minute away. There are a wide choice of home cooked meals served in the lounge bar or dining room. Parking is available. More...

 


Knights Rest

This three star B&B is situated in a quiet street just off the Carnival route. The procession passes just a minutes walk away. Shops and other amenities are very close by. Parking available More...


Royal Clarence Hotel

The only hotel on Burnham seafront, this character hotel offers glorious views over the sea. The Carnival route passes very close by, only a street away! It is ideally placed for shopping as well and offers home cooked food. More..

 


Warren Guesthouse

This four-star guest house is located close to the centre of Burnham and beach with ample parking. It is only a few minutes walk to see the Carnival procession and join in the fun. More...

For more options see our accommodation guide More...






.Carnival News

2007 Burnham Carnival:

Video highlights of Burnham-On-Sea Carnival [Nov 13, 2007]

Results for 2007 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival [Nov 12, 2007]

Charity collection rises at Burnham Carnival [Nov 13, 2007]

Photo gallery from the 2007 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival [Nov 12, 2007]

High winds cancel carnival Fireworks [Nov 11, 2007]

Preview of Burnham's 2007 Carnival [Nov 12, 2007]

First look at Burnham and Highbridge's carnival float [Oct, 2007]

2006 Burnham Carnival:

Exclusive online video highlights of the 2006 Burnham Carnival [Nov 8, 2006]

Photo review from the 2006 Burnham Carnival [Nov 6, 2006]

2006 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival Results [Nov 6, 2006]

Seafront fireworks wow the crowds as carnival festivities begin [Nov 5, 2006]

Huge fireworks launch pad is built in the sea! [Nov 4, 2006]

103 carnival entries ready to take part in 2006 Burnham Carnival [Nov 1, 2006]

Huge seafront fireworks display to launch carnival festivities [Oct 30, 2006]

2006 Carnival Queen and Princesses are unveiled [Oct 14, 2006]

Brighter future for carnival after public meeting [May 3, 2006]

Decision day arrives for town's threatened carnival [May 1, 2006]

Carnival's future 'under threat' says chairman [March 9, 2006]

Carnival gives cash boost to local charities [March 8, 2006]

2005 Burnham Carnival:

Photos from the 2005 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival

Results from the 2005 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival

Carnival fireworks attract big crowds

Order the 2005 Burnham Carnival DVD and Video

2004 Burnham Carnival

Results and photos of the winning carnival floats

Photos from the 2004 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival

Carnival fireworks attract big crowds

Order the 2004 Burnham Carnival DVD and Video

2003 Burnham Carnival

Photos from the 2003 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival

Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2003 Results


Photos of the 2003 Carnival Fireworks

2002 Burnham Carnival

Photos from the 2002 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival

Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2002 Results

Carnival Chat:

Chat about the Carnival in Burnham's discussion forums

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. Photo Gallery

Carnival photo gallery

Carnival photographs

Click here to see photos from the 2006 Carnival


. Carnival Spotlight

Burnham Carnival Club prepares for big day

Hillview Carnval Club prepares for 2005 Carnival

The finishing touches were being made to one of the largest-ever carnival floats to be built in Burnham-On-Sea or Highbridge. More...